علاج حمى الضنك الخفيفة عند تحمل السوائل الفموية وغياب العلامات التحذيرية

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1. Able to tolerate adequate volumes of oral fluids.
2. Able to pass urine at least once every 6 h.
3. Not having any of the warning signs (particularly when fever subsides).
4. Patient needs to take adequate bed rest.
5. Adequate intake of fluid such as milk, fruit juice, isotonic electrolyte solution, oral rehydration solution (ORS) and barley/rice water.
6. Body temperature should be kept below 39 °C. If the temperature goes beyond 39 °C, give the patient paracetamol. Paracetamol is available in tablet form or in syrup form. The recommended dose is 10 mg/kg/dose and should be administered in frequencies of not less than 6 h. The maximum dose for adults is 4 g/day. Avoid using too much paracetamol, and aspirin or NSAID.
7. Tepid sponging of forehead, armpits, and extremities. A lukewarm shower or bath is recommended for adults.
8. Prescribe only paracetamol for fever; do not give NSAIDs as it may cause bleeding.